Return of Students
Term 2
DROP OFF
8:50-9:10am Walk your child to the EIU classroom, enter via the ramp.
Please maintain social distancing requirements 1.5m between other children and adults.
There will be marking on the ramp to assist with this.
One student at a time will be admitted to the EIU classroom.
Please wait on the ramp to be called in to the classroom by the teacher.
Exit is via the middle doors – you will be directed to them.
Please do not congregate out the front and maintain clear access to the gate.
Please be patient and polite to other parents/carers.
PICK UP:
11:30-11:45 Please allow time for all students to safely exit the classroom.
Children will be brought to you at the gate at the bottom of the ramp.
Please do not congregate out the front and maintain clear access to the gate.
Please be patient and polite to other parents/carers.
Late arrivals/early departure:
Please call the school office on 4284 4527 and a staff member will meet you at the gate to escort your child to or from class.
School bags:
In the morning children are asked to carry their bag with them and NOT go to their classroom.
Drink Bottles:
All children are encouraged to have their own drink bottle. A plastic throw away cup will be provided for students without a bottle.
Equipment:
To minimise the risk of any possible infection, children will be unable to use playground equipment unless adequate cleaning can be provided. They are also encouraged to not share personal items or equipment with others.
Illness:
Children who appear unwell will be assessed by our first aid officer and sent home if necessary.
8:50-9:10am Walk your child to the EIU classroom, enter via the ramp.
Please maintain social distancing requirements 1.5m between other children and adults.
There will be marking on the ramp to assist with this.
One student at a time will be admitted to the EIU classroom.
Please wait on the ramp to be called in to the classroom by the teacher.
Exit is via the middle doors – you will be directed to them.
Please do not congregate out the front and maintain clear access to the gate.
Please be patient and polite to other parents/carers.
PICK UP:
11:30-11:45 Please allow time for all students to safely exit the classroom.
Children will be brought to you at the gate at the bottom of the ramp.
Please do not congregate out the front and maintain clear access to the gate.
Please be patient and polite to other parents/carers.
Late arrivals/early departure:
Please call the school office on 4284 4527 and a staff member will meet you at the gate to escort your child to or from class.
School bags:
In the morning children are asked to carry their bag with them and NOT go to their classroom.
Drink Bottles:
All children are encouraged to have their own drink bottle. A plastic throw away cup will be provided for students without a bottle.
Equipment:
To minimise the risk of any possible infection, children will be unable to use playground equipment unless adequate cleaning can be provided. They are also encouraged to not share personal items or equipment with others.
Illness:
Children who appear unwell will be assessed by our first aid officer and sent home if necessary.
A Message for Parents
Welcome to the Early Intervention Unit home learning hub.
We understand that moving to home based learning may cause some anxiety but we want you to know that we are here to support you and your family as we work through time this together. We are here for you!
Please know that the home learning environment cannot, and should not, replicate the traditional classroom.
Below are some suggestions for activities that you could do with your child to continue the building of valuable skills. Choose activities that you feel your child would want to participate in and that they would have fun with. It is important to look after not only your child's well-being but yours as a parent as well.
We understand that moving to home based learning may cause some anxiety but we want you to know that we are here to support you and your family as we work through time this together. We are here for you!
Please know that the home learning environment cannot, and should not, replicate the traditional classroom.
Below are some suggestions for activities that you could do with your child to continue the building of valuable skills. Choose activities that you feel your child would want to participate in and that they would have fun with. It is important to look after not only your child's well-being but yours as a parent as well.
Sensory Gym Program
Sensory Gym is a program involving rhythm and movement and is designed to organise the nervous system and support attention and focus. It is usually followed by a 'Huff & Puff' program. This program helps students return to a regulated state before engaging in further learning. A link to this program has been provided below, as well as range of other sensory-based activities that could be fun for your child at home.
Play-Based Learning
In Early Years Education, we strongly believe in play-based learning! This type of learning provides opportunities for students to enhance their social skills, language development and creativity, and at the same time, experience learning across in various domains. Please see below examples of other play-based activities that may be of interest to your child.
Social Play
Encourage your child to engage in play-based activities with yourself or even a sibling to help develop core social skills (including sharing). This type of play will also help students with their language development.
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Imaginative Play
Students may like to engage in imaginative play activities with a parent or sibling. Use the resources you have around the house (it could be as simple as a cardboard box), and see what you can come up with together!
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You will also find below a variety of activities that focus on developing both life skills and students' fine motor skills. Both skills will help to foster student independence, whilst improved fine-motor skills will also help your child to develop beginning writing skills.
Early Number Activities
Early exposure to number concepts can be beneficial for children's early learning. We encourage parents to engage in hands-on activities with their child to develop understanding of counting, colours and shapes.
You can also click the picture on the left, or download the file below, to find a range of activities that promote early number development.
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Please also find below some songs that may be beneficial in assisting your child in developing beginning understandings of number and time.
Story Time & Early Language Development
Early exposure to language can be beneficial for children's early learning. We encourage parents to engage in story time with their children on a regular basis (for as long as your child retains interest). You can also begin to focus on early reading and writing skills like recognising and attempting letter in their name.
You can click the picture on the right, or download the file below, to find a range of activities that promote early language development. The button below also links to online stories that your child may enjoy.
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Fitness & Movement Activities
It's important that your child remains active and continues to engage in fitness and movement activities. These types of activities will help develop your child's gross motor skills, in addition to keeping them active.
You can click the picture on the left, or download the file below, to find a range of fun movement activities that your child might enjoy engaging in at home.
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Learning through Creative Arts Play
Learning through Creative Arts play can allow students to develop both imagination and fine motor skills. We recognise that at this time, families may not have access to regular creative arts resources (like paints) at home, so we have included a range of recipes for Creative Arts resources and sensory play for you to consider as alternatives.
You can click the picture on the left, or download the file below, to find a range of these recipes. Your child might even enjoy helping you create these!
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Educational Videos & Television Shows
Whilst it is important to ensure you balance screen-time with other activities, there are also plenty of opportunities for students to learn through television or educational videos. Don't be afraid to put on an episode and give yourself a break sometimes too!
Brain Breaks
Brain Breaks are short, energising bursts of activity that boost blood flow, send oxygen to the brain and help kids to better retain information. Research has shown that Brain Breaks increase students' on-task behaviour and the amount of physical activity they get everyday. Not only is it good for your child, it is great for you too, so it's a win-win! Click the button below to see a range of brain break options that your child may enjoy.
Other External Resources
The UOW Early Start Discovery Space are now also releasing new videos, activities and shows each day of the week at 11am. You may also find some of these videos may be appropriate for your child.
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The Australian Reptile Park is releasing live streams and educational videos on the Australian Reptile Park's Facebook and Instagram accounts. Your child may enjoy watching a koala feeding time, dingo play time or maybe feeding Hugo the giant tortoise!
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Need Additional Support?
We are here to support you and your child as best we can so please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Mrs Bennett EIU Teacher is available to contact Tuesday - Friday between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Mrs Kelly Assistant Principal Special Education is available Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
Sincerely,
Mrs Bennett and Mrs Kelly
Sincerely,
Mrs Bennett and Mrs Kelly